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IT WAS A FORTNIGHT AGO that the creature descended upon you in the dark. The searing pain in your neck, a slumber deeper than you've ever known, and then the violent hunger. You've become a creature you once thought only existed in fables and nightmares: a vampire. You soon discover you are not alone in your damnation. You manage to acquire the location of a fellow vampire and begin to write to th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unlit Path.

Last Repose was designed as a meditation on death and one's own mortality. It deals with several challenging themes. If you're not in a place for such an experience, please check out some of my other, more adventure-focused, games. YOU'VE LIVED A LONG LIFE, but, as with so many others, it has led you to the  white-sheets of a hospice bed. The days aren't easy, but you make the most of them.  As pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Repose.

YOU AND YOUR FRIEND wait to board two ARK-4 Civilian Class Shuttles charted for new colonies in the hinterlands of space. Though you will be several light-years apart, you promise to keep in touch through the interstellar communication network known as the Unified Starways Parley System. You'll use this network to tell each other about the life you build and the love you discover in the far reache… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wanderers.

AS A REPORTER for the independent magazine Strange Places, you've covered paranormal events and mysterious figures from small towns across the country. Few things surprise you anymore. But as the end of November draws near, you feel the deadline for your next article closing in.  Desperate for leads, you and your colleague decide to split up and look for stories in different regions of the country… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Places.

Fight fascism and #SaveTheUSPS  THE CONGRESS OF NEW HOLLOWAY, once a strong voice of the people, has been disbanded and replaced by a single leader, the Chancellor.  In the decades since, the grip of fascism has only tightened. All that is left is for the state to find, disband, and destroy the resistance operatives hiding in plain sight throughout the city. You are one such operative. Messages ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Resistance of New Holloway.

A Greeblin’s Journey is a solo journaling game about a traveling creature called a Greeblin. They have become unsettled from their home and are now traveling for the first time in a world they have never explored. The road is strange and not nearly as kind as their bed, but they had to do something. They had to go somewhere. This project is a digital-only (for now) zine! The game uses 2 six-side… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Greeblin's Journey.

Dead Letter Society PREVIEW Dead Letter Society is a GM-less epistolary and journaling game for 1-2 players. Take on the roles of vampires exchanging letters via a secret society, pursue your ambitions, and delve deep into the world you create together.  This is the preview for Dead Letter Society, a journaling game with a difference: choose your genre, describe your world, and be guided by what … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Letter Society - PREVIEW.

When the apocalyptic event known as the spatial collapse occurred and the divine gods and their celestial realm were forcibly thrust into the industrial fantasy world below 65 years ago their mortal followers faced the toughest choice they’d ever make. While many saw no objection to being ruled directly by those they worshiped there were some who questioned the benevolence of their formerly i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After the Collapse.

Curse of Vengeance by Thogreer Screamsong “What a wonderful night to have a curse…” Introduction Inspired by the gothic video game platform adventures of yesteryear, as well as other horror action themes, Curse of Vengeance takes you on the journey of the ancient monsters of Transylvania fighting back against the hunters who have antagonized their kind for generations.  After the fall of Dracula a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of Vengeance.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics

53% User Score Based on 94 reviews

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Partake in a futuristic cyberpunk/fantasy text adventure! How to play The game is made for HTML so you can just download it and open the "dramaturgy.html" file to play. Story "When have I gotten here?"Surrounded by comfort and nostalgia, there is nothing threatening about this, but in ny heart I can feel it. I am not supposed to be here, I do not belong here!The further I advance I always find the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dramaturgy.

I'm going to publish one game per month in 2022. Whatever I happen to have on the last day of the month will show up here.  January: Acorn & Clover This is a game about doodling little forest scenes. It will teach you how to draw little oak trees, which provide shade for clovers, which make flowers that bees like, which then pollinate your oak trees so you can start over and draw more oak trees. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game-a-Month: 2022.

Fear the Taste of Blood is an rpg for 1 to 3 players about a monster in the night, and the survivors who must face it. It’s a game inspired by classic movie monsters; towering aristocratic vampires, frightful werewolves, constructed creatures and invisible fiends. Throughout play you’ll record the attacks of the monster, how the survivors try to fight back and deal with the horror they are facing.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear the Taste of Blood.

I am about to go on a journey. If I ever come back home—I definitely won’t be the same.But, that’s still a few days away. Today, I’ve got packing to do, family to wish good-bye, friends to have last drinks with, and lovers to give promises...that I probably can’t keep. Wanderlust is a storytelling game for 2-4 Players. You work together to tell the story of a single protagonist—The Wanderer—who i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanderlust.

Welcome! This is a two-page, printable approach to designing engaging, dramatic scenes for any story - whether one you choose to write out, or for a story game.  Though designed to work with the StoriesRPG base game, it works with any tabletop RPG, breaking every scene into four parts: The Hook: A read-aloud description to set the scene!Explore: A list of things to describe and questions to ask to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StoriesRPG - Scenes!.

ECOPUNK: 2044 is an environmentalist cybernoir table top RPG, set in a future of advancing environmental collapse known as the Death Spiral. Players will take on the role of ‘Punks’ - outsiders, activists and rogues - who fight to protract humanity's survival. ECOPUNK has the following features: Opt-In Complexity. ECOPUNK is designed as a system that has opt-in complexity. Players looking for some… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ECOPUNK: 2044.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

95% User Score Based on 137 reviews

Isometric card battler RPG with a touch of virtual creatures, set in a futuristic, digital world, with over-the-top villains and a very shadowy plot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anode Heart: Layer Null.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

92% User Score Based on 546 reviews

Kind Words 2 is a place to be yourself without worrying about fitting in. It's a social space with no followers, no likes, no subscribing. These are real people making each other feel seen, heard and less alone. Kind Words players have written each other over 5 million letters, expressing worries and comforting each other. It won a BAFTA and is one of the best reviewed games on Steam. Kin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop).

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

78% User Score Based on 670 reviews

Demons are searching for a new home—what better place than Sin City? Play solo or in a team of up to four in this wave-based first-person shooter survival game. Fight to escape the hellbreach as the demon army invades Las Vegas. How long can you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellbreach: Vegas.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

80% User Score Based on 269 reviews

System Crash is a story-driven cyberpunk collectible card game inspired by Blade Runner and Neuromancer. When corporations own everything and the line between man and machine is blurred, your only option is to fight to survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to System Crash.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

88% User Score Based on 783 reviews

Adventure and Cards, finally together! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card City Nights.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

87% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Build, play, and share your own side-scrolling platformer games without learning to write a single line of code! With tons of features and the option to upload your own game assets, the possibilities are endless. Platform Builder is simple, powerful, quick to learn, and a whole lot of fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platform Builder.

A solitaire card game created by Nathan Mehlhorn Overview You swore that you’d never return to that life ever again, but here you are. Forced between a rock and a hard place, either you hunt down the list of bounties placed in front of you or you’ll have one more hole in that ol’ head of yours when they lay you down for a dirt nap. Your past has finally caught up with you, and you can’t help wonde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackjack Bounty.

Below the Last Door is a solo, card-driven dungeon survival game with legacy progression inspired by The Wretched by Chris Bissette and borrowing heavily from the Wretched and Alone SRD. You explore a dungeon while attempting to defeat The Monster to escape.  Most runs end in loss, but knowledge gained persists between runs, through your adventurer’s journal. Through the discoveries of multiple ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Below The Last Door.

The Hidden Isle is a pen and paper RPG that uses Tarot cards instead of dice, set in the 16th century on the secretive island of Dioscoria. It focuses on roleplaying and collaborative storytelling. This is a game about swashbuckling adventures across Europe and the Middle East, stealing forbidden texts from oppressive regimes, protecting an island of outcasts using ancient magic, and toppling e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hidden Isle - digital version.

Stories Podcast has delighted kids and parents for years; Stories RPG is a game for telling epic tales for kids and adults from 6 to 99.   Stories RPG focuses on narrative, helping kids learn to tell stories as they build their characters and the world.  Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3 of Starsworn, a print and play choose-your-own-adventure/coloring book, are available at StoriesRPG.com, alon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories RPG.

You are a traveler who has come to the Sacred Wood of Monsters – a sprawling sculpture garden hundreds of years old, that stands on the grounds of what used to be a glorious estate.  Local legend says that the paths here are so mysterious and winding that even repeat visitors cannot have the same journey through it twice. Some say that the statues hold clues that solve an ancient puzzle. There are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to in the sacred wood of monsters.

PREVIEW Tangled Blessings: A magic academy horror RPG for 1-2 players On the eve of your final exam at Brackroot Academy, what mysteries, secrets, dread, and drama will you recall from your last four years of schooling? Tangled Blessings is a forthcoming solo journaling or two-player RPG inspired by dark academia media, ghost stories, and graduate school. Featuring a wizarding college, wandering … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tangled Blessings Preview.

A Micro 2-4 Player Board Game for Extra Credits Jam #3 Theme: “Cycles” Produced and Written by Joshua McMillan Game Manual Version 1.0 Table of Contents: Introduction Assembly and Setup Board Layout and Parts Board Space Descriptions Game Piece Descriptions Playing the GameGoal General Play HQ Cards Board EventsCave-insMoving/Placing TNTMoving/Placing Rock PilesEntering a P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bombs n' Mines.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

82% User Score Based on 258 reviews

More than 2,000 hockey drills, videos, practices, manuals & more coaching tools If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to USA Hockey Mobile Coach.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 371 reviews

Anode Heart is a monster taming RPG, inspired by Digimon and Playstation One era JRPGs, where you collect and raise "Tama", meet and recruit friends, as you piece together the story and the lore. >> Get the game on Steam! << --------------------------------------------------- The free demo is about 2 hours long. It represents about ~5-10% of the full game.  If you have any feedback or you enco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anode Heart.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

80% User Score Based on 4,678 reviews

The Game Has ChangedSix-guns and sorcery collide in Eternal, the strategy card game of unlimited choices and unbelievable fun! Eternal offers the best of both worlds: Rich, deep strategic gameplay and counterplay with fast-spells and tactical combat! Next-gen mobile-friendly digital design with quick, smooth and intuitive gameplay!…all wrapped up with exciting digital mechanics and the most gene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Card Game.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

79% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Become Master of Spies, plant connections and agents in the underworld. Who will you join? Who may be betrayed? Decipher Letters, Solve Mysteries, Manage Businesses, Spy, Bribe, Abduct, Murder, Seduce in an experimental atmospheric hybrid of first-person & top-down espionage experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waiting For The Raven.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere

71% User Score Based on 166 reviews

Cthulhu Realms is the creepier cousin of the hugely popular game Star Realms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cthulhu Realms.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

86% User Score Based on 1,520 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

Play with friends or AI as you travel across fantastic planes to take on new encounters & opponents. Magic 2013 features ten customizable decks, individual records, new items & more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

76% User Score Based on 436 reviews

Gamecraft is a game maker, where you can build your own physics games from blocks and components without the need to write code. You can also play many games that have been created and shared by others in the community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamecraft.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 655 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Join tens of millions of Magic: The Gathering fans playing the world’s best strategy card game with Magic Duels! With an ever-growing library of collectible cards, multiple game modes, and robust deck-building tools, Magic Duels provides an epic Magic experience for new and veteran players alike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Duels.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

88% User Score Based on 1,262 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

All-new and redesigned, Magic: The Gathering — Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 takes last year’s massive hit game to even greater heights with better graphics, more options, and new challenges! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012.

A Storytelling Card Game About Beautiful Heroes with Tragic Backstories You are an adventurer. You journey through dangerous lands in search of… well, that’s up to you. It’s a hard and dangerous life, and everyone has a different reason for taking it up. But you are also royalty. From a distant land, or a nearby kingdom, you were born into wealth, power, and prestige. But you left it all behind. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret Prince (Beta).

Welcome to War of the Pips!  THE GAME War of the Pips is a TABLETOP   ROLE PLAYING   GAME where you can play either by yourself, or with a GM (Game Master) guiding between 1-4   PLAYERS on a fantasy adventure.  This game uses its own OSR-style system, named Pipsqueak. There is an emphasis on:  • Player agency (do as you please) • Resource management (items are valuable, and inventory space limited… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of the Pips.

It is a shooting game for a single player, in which you will have to go through the game field in search of a briefcase, which you must find before the enemy and protect it for a certain time, when it passes through the door of your faction. it will open and you will have to go through it to escape and win the game. Briefcase War features a first-person survival style of gameplay in which the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Of The Briefcase.

An expansion to Terminus is on Kickstarter now! Check it out here! Terminus is a ritual tabletop storytelling game for 1 or 2 players. Written for the 2022 1-page RPG jam, this game encourages exploration of liminal spaces and attention to the world around us. Assume the role of a spirit that ensouls a liminal space as its last visitor departs. Through the spirit and its visitor, relive the memori… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminus.

The Hardcopy Version of Journey has Been Released!Physical copies of Journey are now available! Order the physical book for Journey from DriveThruRPG and get 50% off the digital copy. Just choose the option for "PDF + Softcover, Standard Color Book" on Journey's page on DriveThruRPG.Get the Physical Book on DriveThruRPG! Journey is a solo roleplaying game that puts you in the role of an explorer … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey.

You are a Brainjacker, a merc for hire that uses implants on kidnapped Wageslaves to accomplish your mission.You’re new though, you still have to use the public domain Brainjacking hardware.So you’ll have some company in there... Brainjackers in the Wageslave is a competitive mini tabletop role-playing game meant for 3+ players. Players create simple characters and have randomly selected missions … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brainjackers in the Wageslave.

[This free copy is a demo unit; For the full gamebook you can buy and download it from this same project page.While you can play Scopicity in as little as 1-2 hours, the longer you stay with Scopicity the more the world will expand while you journey across the world. Great for players of all ages. Discover new places and experience new content with every draw of your card. Don't forget to check ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scopicity: Solo Journal World Building RPG.

95% funded!!! Grab your enerQi-Blaster and step through the magic gate - there's a job for you to do! Soul Detectives can do amazing things, but magic alone can't help them.  Sometimes they need a Team that cleans up the mess! You are a Cleaner, part of the Clean-Up Crew and you are the ones they call when things get messy. Who are you playing?In Clean-Up Crew, you take up the role of Cleaners, p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clean-Up Crew.

The wicked Belcorra Haruvex haunts her forsaken home of Gauntlight Keep. Centuries ago, she threatened the world with an army of monsters, beasts, and abominations, only to be defeated by four brave heroes. But her magic and malice have brought her back to the world as a ghost—and her army has only grown stronger in her absence. Now Belcorra is ready to take revenge against those who wronged her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults.

12%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

20% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Daemonsgate is a Role-Playing game, published by Electronic Innovative Design, which was cancelled before it was released. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daemonsgate.

23%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

36% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Delve deep and explore the vast eastern undergrounds. Treasures? Monsters? Who knows what awaits you... [Create all types of new equipment] The best equipment determines whether you win or lose. What kind of weapon will you rely on? [Experience a deep, intriguing story] Mysterious undead dens, dangerous blood zombie catacombs, there are endless new places to explore. [Discover historical treasu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Raiders.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

85% User Score Based on 404 reviews

In MetaPhysical you and up to 5 other friends can go on the hunt for eerie creatures to put an end to their sinister activities! Whether it's an ordinary ghost or a demon, your task is to identify the rumbling creature and then finish it off. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MetaPhysical.